Our Review: 2008 Vibe from Pontiac
The Pontiac Vibe for 2008
Made in UNITED STATES for Pontiac, the Vibe for 2008 is a contender in the 5-seat HATCHBACK 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $16,855 USD with a invoice price of $16,012 USD.
Vibe Dimensions
In 2008 the Vibe has an overall length of 171.90 inches and a width of 69.90 inches. It sits a total of 62.20 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.90 inches. Front headroom is 40.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Vibe a turning radius of 36.70 inches. It uses 205/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 102.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Vibe comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2778 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V engine in the 2008 Vibe is rated at 25 - 26 miles/gallon city and 31 - 33 miles/gallon highway out of a 13.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Vibe retails for $16,855 USD with a invoice price of $16,012 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $585 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Tachometer. Leading optional equipment includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Vehicle Stability Control System, Front Side Airbag.
Exterior color choices include Abyss, Frosty, Moonstone, Neptune, Platinum, Salsa, Stealth Gray Metallic, Wave with interior choices of Graphite Cloth Interior, Graphite Leather Interior, Slate Cloth Interior. The Vibe seats 5 people with 41.80 inches front leg room.
Pontiac Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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